Spectacular Sins: And Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ
ISBN: 9781433536250This is not just another book about the problem of evil. It is more specific and more radical. The focus is not on spectacular calamities, but spectacular sins. The question is not, Where was God in the storm? but, What is God's design in sin?
Piper's claim is that God does not just rule the wind; he rules wickedness, your sin, and the sin of those who have hurt you. How can this be good news-for you and for the world? That is the question. Piper answers with unswerving allegiance to God's Word. And it is good news.
Author: John Piper is founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as the pastor for preaching and vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God; Don't Waste Your Life; and Providence. Endorsements: "When it comes to holocausts or other horrors, most of us assume God has his hands tied and his back to the wall. We figure the devil wreaks havoc when God's not looking; we rationalize the Lord's 'mistakes,' figuring he absentmindedly took his hands off the wheel when tragedies happen. But John Piper paints a different picture from the pages of Scripture that will strengthen your heart, bolster your faith, and deepen your understanding of the 'largeness' of God's sovereignty." "Pastors, make sure your people read this book! I know of no one who has so clearly addressed the relationship of man's sin and God's sovereignty as John has done in Spectacular Sins." "Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ. Wow! Spectacular and sin! I've never seen those words together before. And who but John Piper could so brilliantly weave them into the same lyric as the global, purposeful glory of Christ! This man never ceases to inspire me to be more awestruck with the supremacy of Jesus."
--Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, Joni and Friends International Disability Center
--Randy Pope, Pastor, Perimeter Church, Duluth, GA
--Chris Tomlin, Recording Artist, Song-writer and Lead Worshiper
Additional Information:
| Cover: | Softcover |
| Number of Pages: | 121 |
| Publisher: | Crossway |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |